Crochet Arrows Doily

The Crochet Arrows Doily is a charming and intricate piece that adds a lovely touch to any home decor. Crafted with skill and precision, this doily features a mesmerizing pattern of arrows that bring a sense of whimsy and elegance to any room. Its delicate design and fine craftsmanship make it a perfect choice for adding a touch of handmade beauty to your living space. Whether displayed on a coffee table, dresser, or end table, the Crochet Arrows Doily is sure to catch the eye and spark conversation with its unique and artistic flair. So go ahead and adorn your home with this delightful creation, and let its handmade charm brighten up your living space in the most delightful way possible!

Specifications

Size: 42 cm (16.5 inches) diameter

Material: Pearl cotton # 5, hook 1.7 mm (US steel #); you can substitute with Cebelia #10 or equivalent ecosse or cordonnet thread (but the gauge can slightly vary)

Stitches: ch, sc, dc, tr, cl (cluster = 4 dc closed tog in same sp), trgrp (3 tr closed tog on 3 consecutive stitches), dlp (double loop=12 ch, sl st in 9th ch from hook, 3 ch)

Difficulty: Medium.

Directions

Start with 10 ch, join with sl st.

Steps

1. 4 ch, 17 tr in lp, join with sl st to first st. => 18 tr

2. *cl in next tr, 1 ch, tr on next tr, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * 8 times more, join with sl st to first st.

3. *sc in cl, 3 ch, sc in tr, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 8 times more, join with sl st to first st. => 18 lps

4. sl st in sp, *5 tr in sp, 12 ch, sk a lp*; Repeat * to * 8 times more, join with sl st to first st.

5. sl st in 5th ch of sp, *3 tr in lp (working in 5th, 6th and 7th ch of lp), 18 ch*; Repeat * to * 8 times more, join with sl st to first st. => 9 lps

6. *trgrp on next 3 tr, 1 ch, 18 tr in next lp, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * 8 times more, join with sl st to first st.

7. sl st in first tr, *(sc on next tr) 7 times, dlp, sk 2 tr, (sc on next tr) 7 times, dlp, sk (1 ch, lc, 1 ch)*; Repeat * to * 8 times more, join with sl st to first st.

8. sl st on 5th sc, *4 ch, (8 dc, 5 ch, 8 dc) in dlp, 4 ch, sc in 3rd sc of next grp, 4 ch, (8 dc, 5 ch, 8 dc) in dlp, 4 ch, sc in 3rd sc of next grp*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread.

9. Join thread in 5-ch sp of arrow, *20 ch, sc in next 3-ch sp*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

10. *(sc in next ch) 20 times, (sc, 3 ch, sc) in next sc*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

11. sl st in second sc, *(sc on next sc) 7 times, dlp, sk 2 sc, (sc on next sc) 7 times, sk 2 sc, (2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc) in 3-ch sp*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

12. *10 ch, (8 dc, picot, 8 dc) in dlp, 10 ch, (sc on next dc) twice, (sc, picot, sc) in 3-ch lp, (sc on next dc) twice*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st. Cut thread.

Important Notes

• Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch ... and so on.
• When you read "sl st to <location>", where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>".
• Also, if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.